Characteristics of patients surveyed
| Characteristic | Options/measures | Results [N=269] |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic ‘attended’ | Consultant general Consultant bronchiectasis Consultant COPD Specialist nurse clinic Physiotherapist clinic | 22 76 57 73 41 |
| New referral or review | New Review | 83 (31%) 186 (69%) |
| Distance from hospital | Miles (median/range) | 5 (<1–166) |
| Age | Years (median/range) | 69 (19–94) |
| Diagnosis/reason for referral | Bronchiectasis COPD Bronchiectasis/asthma Bronchiectasis/COPD Cough Asthma SOB Other | 239 (67%) 39 (11%) 24 (6%) 18 (5%) 17 (5%) 11(3%) 9 (2%) 2 (1%) |
| Clinically stable? | Yes No | 229 (87%) 33 (13%) |
| Call duration | Minutes (median/range) | 14 (1–42) |
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; SOB = shortness of breath.